Research Article

Performance-Based Multiobjective Optimal Seismic Retrofit Method for a Steel Moment-Resisting Frame Considering the Life-Cycle Cost

Table 1

Performance level and damage state in terms of the interstory drift ratios.

Performance levelDamage stateInterstory drift ratios (%)

INone
IISlight
IIILight
IVModerate
VHeavy
VIMajor
VIIDestroyed